TRIMSTAR PROTM
BUILT FOR THROUGHPUT WITHOUT COMPROMISE
The First Step After Full Automation
TrimStar Pro is designed for labs that want meaningful throughput gains now, without the capital commitment or workflow disruption of full end-to-end automation.
Not ready for full automation
Capital-constrained right now
Need throughput gains fast
The Single Automation Solution That Instantly Moves Your Lab Forward
Maximum blocks trimmed per shift with minimum technician time.
HISTOSTATION INTEGRATION
Block ID, trim parameters, and run data log sent directly to HistoStation for full traceability and no manual entry, shared with SectionStar.
72-BLOCK CAPACITY
Load a full 72-block run and walk away. Come back to a full shift’s worth of blocks trimmed and faced in 30–45 minutes.
COMPACT FOOTPRINT
Roughly half the bench space of SectionStar. Fits alongside your existing microtomes.
AUTOMATED FACE-FINDING
Optical surface detection locates tissue and sets trim depth automatically – no manual guessing, no wasted sections.
THREE FLEXIBLE TRIM MODES
Protocol-driven, operator-controlled, or fully autonomous, you choose the level of control that fits your lab today.
72-BLOCK CAPACITY
Load a full 72-block run and walk away. Come back to a full shift’s worth of blocks trimmed and faced in 30–45 minutes.
Three Ways to Face a Block
TrimStar Pro gives every lab, from high volume reference to academic research, the right level of control over trimming decisions. Choose the mode that fits your workflow today and adapt as your lab evolves.
Pre-specified depth
Protocol-drivenSet a target trim depth for a protocol or block type and walk away. TrimStar executes that depth precisely and consistently across every block in the run, with no operator input needed once the run starts.
Best for:
- Standardized clinical protocols
- Known tissue types
- High-volume routine labs
Real-time operator facing
Operator in the loopThe operator watches each block as it trims and makes live depth decisions, stopping when satisfied with the face. The machine handles the mechanics; the human makes the call. Full control, less physical effort.
Best for:
- Research labs
- Unusual or complex specimens
- Labs that aren’t ready to hand over trim decisions to a machine
Auto-facing by tissue type
Clarapath algorithmsClarapath developed algorithms trained by tissue type make autonomous facing decisions optimized for each specimen. Assign a tissue type, load the tray, and TrimStar handles the rest, block by block.
Best for:
- High-volume reference labs
- Consistent specimen types
- Maximum hands-off throughput
Complementary by design
TrimStar Pro is the entry point;
SectionStar is the destination
Where TrimStar Pro Fits
TrimStar Pro slots in after embedding and hands faced blocks to your manual microtome or directly to SectionStar when you are ready to go fully automated.
| Capability | TrimStar | SectionStar |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Block Trimming | ||
| Automated Face-Finding | ||
| Trim Modes (fixed, Operator, Auto-facing) | All Three | All Three |
| Block Tray Capacity | 72 Blocks | 72 Blocks |
| Block Sectioning | – | |
| HistoStation Integration | ||
| Bench Footprint | Compact | Full |
| Price Point | Lower (Entry Level) | Capital Equipment |
| Best For | Upstream Prep, First Automation Step | Full End-To-End Automation |
NOW AVAILABLE
Ready to see TrimStar Pro in action?
Contact our team to schedule a demo or discuss your lab’s throughput goals.
